Consultancy spend and external recruitment exceptions – August 2014

During **August 2014**, the following exceptions to the consultancy freeze above £20,000 have been considered by the Chief Executive in his capacity as Accounting Officer; and the requests for consultancy below £20,000 have been considered by the Director of Corporate Operations.

| Approval date | Ref: No. & Directorate | Summary of application | Decision | |---------------|------------------------|------------------------|----------| | 13/08/2014 | 18C(2) RME | Assessment of aspirations for track access on the East Coast Mainline, £50,000 | Approved |